OUR TEAM

Tom Buchanan has been practicing law since 1974.  His practice consists primarily of oil and gas title opinions, oil and gas litigation, contract and construction disputes, general litigation and eminent domain.   

After completing his undergraduate studies and before attending law school, Tom served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy from 1966 to 1970.

Tom is a frequent speaker at the University of Houston Advanced Oil, Gas and Mineral Continuing Legal Educational Program speaking on Condemnation and Easement and Eminent Domain issues.

EDUCATION

South Texas College of Law, Juris Doctorate, 1973
Sam Houston State University, Bachelor of Science, 1966

BAR ADMISSIONS

State Bar of Texas, 1974

COURT ADMISSIONS

United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas
United States District Court, Western District of Texas
United States District Court, Northern District of Texas

EXTRACURRICULAR

South Texas Law Journal

Business & Commercial Litigation
Eminent Domain/Condemnation
Oil & Gas Litigation
Oil & Gas Title Opinions

MEMBERSHIPS

State Bar of Texas, former Chair of the District 2 Grievance Committee
Texas Association of Defense Counsel
Smith County Bar Association

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Continuing Legal Education speaker